Things to Think About Before Buying a Cooker

Posted by S&D Ireland 01/18/2022 23:48:21

Do you need a gas cooker or an electric oven? Would you benefit from self-cleaning technology? Find your perfect cooker with this handy guide.

Things to Think About Before Buying a Cooker

There are three main types of cooker:

Freestanding

These are all-in-one cookers with a hob on top, an oven below and sometimes a grill. The main advantage is flexibility. You can get a freestanding cooker that fits the space in your kitchen and move it around when you redesign your kitchen or move home.

Built-in

These are literally built into your kitchen units. They’re 60cm wide, the same as a standard kitchen unit, with a separate hob. The main advantage is that built-in cookers are neat and you can position the oven at any height, ideal if you struggle to bend.

Range

Range cookers are a larger free-standing cookers with more hobs, bigger ovens and features such as griddle plates or storage drawers. The main advantage is more space. The standard widths of range cookers are 90cm, 100cm and 110cm – with up to eight burners and four ovens.